RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03088 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His supervisor believes that his service for the time period from 
July 2003 to January 2008 is deserving of an MSM. 

 

The decoration was not submitted due to concern about his 
participation status—three bad Retention/Retirement years. This 
is no longer an issue since his participation points were 
administratively corrected in July 2011. 

 

The applicant provides a memorandum from his supervisor, and a 
MSM citation. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant was involuntarily separated from the Air Force 
Reserve on 1 Mar 09, based on his second deferral for promotion 
to the grade of lieutenant colonel. 

 

In Mar 11, he applied to the AFBCMR for correction of his 
participation points to give him credit for previous years of 
unsatisfactory participation. The applicant’s records were 
administratively corrected in Jul 11. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial. DPTS states that all Air Force 
decorations require a signed written recommendation be submitted 
into official channels and processed through the approval 
authority. The recommendation must be submitted within two 
years, and the decoration presented within three years of the 
act, achievement or service performed. 

The applicant submitted the MSM citation on 1 Feb 12. The 
service period for the MSM is for 7 Jul 03 through 1 Jan 08. The 
citation was not put into official channels within two years or 


awarded within three years of the act, achievement or service 
performed. 

 

The MSM may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the 
United States who distinguished themselves by either outstanding 
achievement or meritorious service to the United States. 

 

The complete DPTS evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 30 Aug 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit C). 

 

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) 
recommends denial, stating, in part, that the decoration package 
does not include the proper endorsements or recommendation for 
the award. 

 

The recommendation for the MSM is signed by the applicant’s 
supervisor, Director, Crisis Action Team, and is not further 
endorsed by the Group Commander or the Wing Commander 
(equivalent). The approval authority for an MSM is the Wing (or 
equivalent) Commander. In the case of the 61st Air Base Group, 
the Space and Missile Systems Center Vice Commander is the Wing 
(equivalent) Commander. The applicant did not provide this 
endorsement or the previous disapproval for the MSM prior to his 
separation. 

 

SAFPC states that the actions of the applicant during the 
recommended period meet the criteria for award of the MSM. 

 

The complete SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 28 Mar 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit E). 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 


2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Should the applicant obtain the proper endorsements noted by 
SAFPC we would be willing to reconsider his request. In view of 
the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis upon which to favorably consider his request. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2012-03088 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPTS, dated 23 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBP, dated 27 Mar 13. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 28 Mar 13. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair